Vga signal booster

can you buy a vga signal booster to allow the mac mini to work on any crt monitor?

It seems to me it would be better and make sense to just buy a computer that actually worked right out of the box without needing a VGA signal booster. Wait until next week to see what new stuff Apple releases at Macworld.

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Ipad vga signal levels

3 out of 5 attempts to present Keynote (and other video enabled apps) presentations have failed. After some investigation I discovered that the failed talks (ipad could not drive video projector - iapd couldn't find project, and projector couldn't find ipad) were result of long cable lengths between projector and VGA connector that I plugged into dock-to-VGA adapter. These were 50' long cables in conference centers. I rustled up some more standard length cables after these very embarrassing failed attempts to give public presentations, and with shorter cables everything worked properly. I should also mentioned that numerous MacBook, MacBookPro and PC-types laptops all had no problem whatsoever driving VGA through a 50' cable.
Anyone else experience this problem? It makes it impossible to trust the iPad as a conference presentation device if iPad video signal levels are too low. Perhaps I have a defective iPad, or is this a systematic problem?
If I have to buy a VGA signal booster to carry along with an iPad, its absurd since these devices are nearly the size of the iPad itself!

I am not sure of what the official limit is, but a google search brought up 50' as the "practical" limit. Another site said 9 meters. I have seen some long vga cables in various conference rooms.
You may have an iPad with a reduced output. You could either try another ipad, if you know of one available, or take your ipad to the Apple store and see if an expert can test the output strength.

Does Mini Displayport to DVI adapter support analog VGA signal?

I'm just about to buy a macbook pro. Since the MDP (mini displayport) to DVI and MDP to VGA adapters are £20 a pop, I can only afford to get one. Obviously DVI is better in general, but VGA supports more older hardware, CRTs, and the spare VGA input on one of my displays (where the desktop uses the DVI).
What I'd like to know is does the MDP to DVI adapter also support the analog VGA signal on certain pins (like most physical desktop DVI ports do)? If it does, since I have about 3 or 4 DVI to VGA adapters lying around, I can get the MDP to DVI adapter and use the DVI to VGA adapters with it if necessary, but if it doesn't I might be better off getting the MDP to VGA...

No. Unlike DVI, which in the DVI-I configuration has both digital and analog pinouts, DisplayPort (and mini-DisplayPort) are purely digital. Mini-DP to DVI then DVI to VGA will not work. If you look carefully at the Apple Mini-DisplayPort to DVI adapter, you'll notice it's a DVI-D connector - digital pins only.
The Apple mini-DisplayPort to VGA adapter contains a digital-to-analog converter.
So, you'll have to choose. If you want VGA, get Apple's mini-DisplayPort to VGA adapter.

VGA signal output type mDP-VGA adapter

Howdy.
Working on a way to plug our new mini (early 09) into a crusty ol' analogue tv, whose best quality input is up to 576p component. Tv manual say to plug component source (either YPbPr, YCbCr or Y B-Y R-Y) into the component input on the tv (Y Pb Pr).
My understanding of signal types is limited, and I am looking at a VGA to component converter as my first preference option since svideo and composite are so crusty.
Can anyone be really specific on the exact type of signal output from the miniDP-VGA adapter? As far as I know, most computers output a vga signal referred to as RGB, which SOME tvs can read via component in. Can anyone tell me if this RGB equates to any of the above signals (such that i could simply use a vga-component cable that I already possess), or if i will definitely need to get a converter box? I have plugged my older mac mini into the tv (using dvi-vga adapter supplied and then vga-component cable i purchased form some dodgy online ebayer) and had no luck.
can anyone tell me the potential ramifications of messing around with this stuff? Can inputting incorrect signals damage any of my hardware?
does anyone have any brilliant ideas on how to run an early 2009 mac mini into a tv via component? At this stage it is going to cost me around $200 for a decent converter box , and being a younger generation I want a solution ASAP and would prefer not to wait weeks for shipping from the States.
It seems as though the new minis only do dvi-d, while my older one has dvi-i - this is why the dvi-video adapter is not compatible with the early 09 models. i have spoken to apple tech support several times but it seems as though they are getting their dvi types mixed up and don't understand my predicament fully, as their suggestions are not possible with dvi-d. Is there such a thing as a DVI-d to DVI-I adapter? Would it make any difference?
Any clarification people have to offer on this one would be greatly appreciated.

A few comments; first off, you can't damage a TV with wrong signal types, although some old TVs can be damaged from wrong timings. That's going to depend a lot on the TV's age whether it has a more modern, multi-sync type chassis or not.
The Mini DVI output on the new mini is DVI-I. That is how it is able to support the Mini DVI to VGA Adapter that Apple sells for the new mini. But you are right it no longer supports the Mini DVI to Video Adapter. But that is an issue with drivers and has nothing to do with the mini having a DVI-I output or not. But it is definitely Mini DVI-I.
So to connect a component converter box, you could use either the Mini DisplayPort or the Mini DVI output of the mini. I would tend to recommend the Mini DVI as being somewhat more standard. However, a Mac really wants to see something called a plug-and-display driver, which is also known as EDID, whenever it is connected to a display. So try and see if you can find a component video converter having a VGA input that has an EDID loaded into it or else the Mac will not be happy and it could all be money down the drain that would have better been spent on a new TV.
Hopefully you will get some more specific information from someone else. Good luck.

Is there is signal booster I can use to get better reception for 3G on my ipad? My reception is between 1 (which doesn't work) and 3 bars and it never reverts to Edge. Thanks

Hi, I'm new to this new format for the forum so I may make lots of errors.
My 3G IPAD only gets between 1 and 3 bars when I use 3G at home which is a lot. When its at 1, I can't use my IPAD online at all. I have the original IPAD, 16G, with 3G. My operating system is 4.3.5.
I called Apple support and they connected me to ATT and they didn't know what the problem was. I told them it didn't revert to Edge and they said that's because it can't find the signal. They said I could get a new SIMS card if it didn't work in town but yesterday I took it to town and it got between 3 and 5 bars so I didn't pick up the SIMS card yet.
So I was wondering if anyone knew of a signal booster that will increase the 3G signal so at least it stays off of 1 where I can't use it. I use this mostly at home because my internet connection keeps dropping too so I rely on my 3G 50 percent of the time.
Or does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you.
I used to be mpoinar but that account is no longer accepted here so I had to create a new one. sigh.
Martha

Hi, I just watched the video for the Microcell and you have to use your broadband connection to get it to work and the problem is my broadband connection is down the times I'm using my 3G. That's why I use it, because my broadband connection is not working so much of the time.
Any other suggestions? :-)
Martha

I am trying to find a portable cell phone signal booster

I am away from electricity and there are too many spots where I need a signal boost in order to do my work.
Does anyone have any recommendations for anything that I can use to boost my iphone signal so I can use Siri easier to dictate but runs on battery power and not an electrical outlet or car charger?
Thank you.

@macnpchz
There no portable cell boosters available, but you can ask your cellphone provider about mini towers for your home. If you have AT&T, they use MicroCell. I currently use this at my home and I love it.

Is it possible to force the Macbook to output a VGA signal without EDID

Im an audio visual integrator and I'm constantly running into this issue that if the mac doesn't have EDID present it will not output VGA signal. Quite often we will convert VGA inputs to just RGBHV (or 5BNC) to run to a display or projector. Normally this works fine with most laptops but unfortunately not macs. I've used things like EDID minders in the past to get around this issue but I'm hoping there might be a way to get around this on the software side.

No, the video card cannot be exchanged - you have a pretty decent GPU there; not sure why you'd want to switch it out. You can upgrade the RAM to a maximum of 16GBs. Apple recommends upgrading in matching pairs, so I don't really think I'd try 4GB and 8GB stick.
Both Crucial and OWC have memory available for the new Macs. Both are reputable dealers and know Macs well and I would only buy from these sources (and I would buy Crucial, were it me).
Although your Mac didn't come with a users manual outlining the installation of the additional RAM, you can download the late 2011 model users guide as the models themselves are almost identical.
Good luck - write back with any questions.
Clinton

MacBook Pro as a Signal Booster?

Hey,
My Macbook Pro (13" Late 2011) has a full WiFi signal at home but my iPhone 5 barely connects to the same network.
Is there a way connect my iPhone to the WiFi through my MacBook? (As a signal booster)
Thanks in advance.

You can share your Ethernet connection to other devices using WiFi. This turns your MacBook into a primitive Router.
You cannot both connect via WiFi and share via WiFi.
System preferences > Sharing > Internet Sharing

Generic Cellphone Signal Booster needed (UK) medium size office

https://www.myamplifiers.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UK%20-%20Srch%20-%...
Try this site out. My coworker has a signal booster at his house. Without it he would have no cellular access at all.

From what I can see this is a question which has been asked before but the only products and sites suggested are non UK.
Again from previous posts I can see that the "boosters" are not rated very highly but I am hoping that the combination of wi-fi and a signal booster might fit the needs of our business.
Any one have any ideas?
This topic first appeared in the Spiceworks Community

GPRS/GSM Signal Booster

Can anyone recommend a GPRS/GSM signal booster solution? I am looking to boost the GPRS/GSM signal in a sports hall to help service chip n pin transactions.
I have looked into getting analogue lines installed and other alternatives but this seems to be the only method of processing the transactions.
I am looking to put an antenna on the roof and fit an access point inside the building, connected via coax.
Any suggestions on vendor/device?
Thanks

below is a link to some repeaters for cells for cars, for this to work you will still need a weak signal to start with it can not create a signal out of thin air.
http://www.repeaterstore.com/products/repeaterkits/index.html
But yes they do sell repeaters for cars

Internet signal booster? Is there one available?

Hi,
I had to relocate my router to a different location to ensure a strong wireless Internet signal for the desktop computers. However, when I go outside, my signal is too weak for my macbook to connect. Can anyone recommend a signal booster I can get to help strengthen my wireless connection for my macbook?
Thank you!

What base station do you have right now?
Some base stations support external antennas, which can be an inexpensive way of increasing range.
If yours doesn't, then you may be able to get a second base station and setup WDS (Wireless Distribution System) where the second base station acts as a relay back to the main base station (that's connected to the internet). Again, this depends somewhat on the make/model of base station you already have since not all of them support WDS (Apple's do).

Nokia Signal Booster N8

After I updated my N8 to Anna I had a new program called 'Nokia Signal Booster' but when I clicked it, the icon disappeared.
What was this and how do I get it back?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Guys,
About the signal booster icon, please refer to this post by Skyee
"This icon is part of some Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) software for certain customers and will vanish as soon as your phone configuration is initialized properly after the update."
Reference:
/t5/Software-Updates/Symbian-Anna-Troubleshooting/m-p/1127969
Hope this eases your doubts...
blitZkid
Nokia C7: Running on Nokia Belle
"If I'm helpful in anyway, a click of appreciation on the star would be nice"

My signal booster has been down for 4 days i

My signal booster has been down for 4 days, I have tried several times to try and talk to someone from my land line, after 15-20 minutes on hold I give up.My mobile phone is a much needed item where I live LL42 1RR Thanks--Les

My signal booster has been down for 4 days, I have tried several times to try and talk to someone from my land line, after 15-20 minutes on hold I give up.My mobile phone is a much needed item where I live LL42 1RR Thanks--Les

Usb signal booster?

Hi,
I just got a Macbook earlier this month(life long pc usert)
the apartment bldg I live in has free wireless internet but im on the top floor and i assume the internet is on the bottom floor or even the basement.My signal is always weak around 1 bar 2 bars max if i sit literally on the window sill.I was wondering if there was a usb wireless signal booster thingy I can purchase at circuit city or radioshack or whatever to boost my signal to full strength it would also help out a the library too cause the signal is also weak there too but i do lots of research there so i need the signal strong.Thanks guys in advance.

Hmmm, the theory's interesting, but i would recommend getting the apartment transmitter improved (i realise this won't be easy). Simply put, boosting the received signal (if there's kit out there to do this) will increase signal errors significantly, and therefore will give crappy performance.
Also, remember that you're going to be shouting pretty loudly, which could attract snoopers to your network packets, so get some security, or avoid using the connection for sensitive communications (personal details, banking etc...)
If I were you, i'd offer to buy a second wireless router for your floor instead of the booster and ask the apartment owners to run a network cable between the two (Even Cisco Systems routers are relatively cheap) and configure it, just remember that the cable length should ideally be less than 300ft between routers! :D) -j

Signal booster box

My Vodafone contract runs out soon and I'd switch to BT mobile but reception here is poor so I'm using Vodafone's SureSignal box that works fine. Is there anything similar available from BT? I've seen a suggestion it might be incorporated into a new HomeHub at some point but no date.

I was about to post near enough the same query. My contract with Three ends in late May and I would like to switch to BT Mobile (unless Three can offer me a deal similar to or better than what I have now, which I am doubtful of, given that I am currently on the now discontinued Ultimate Internet rate)
Though my area is supposed to get decent 3G coverage, my building in particular has always had a poor, almost non-existent mobile signal. Three provided me with a free Signal Booster box soon into the start of my contract, which plugs into my broadband router and gives me an exceptional mobile signal in my home.
I would like to ask BT if they would be able to provide a similar device to what David and myself have now should I sign up to BT Mobile next month. It would be kind of a deal breaker for me personally, as I never use my landline to make calls, so I need a good mobile signal at home.
I would be willing to pay for a signal improvement device, so I hope those in charge of BT's Mobile division will implement this assistance to customers in poor coverage areas if they don't already. Before anyone suggests I go on BT's website and enter my postcode in coverage checker, I have done this already, like I have done with all the major mobile networks, and as I say, the majority of them say I can get good 3G in my area, but I can assure you that, for whatever reason, I do not!
Please reply to this thread with any details on signal improvement that you can furnish us with. Thanks :-)

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